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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 21 - Food and Drugs |
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Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
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SubChapter E - Animal Drugs, Feeds, and Related Products |
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Part 520 - Oral Dosage Form New Animal Drugs |
§ 520.1408 - Methylprednisolone.
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§ 520.1408 Methylprednisolone.
(a) Specifications. Each tablet contains 1, 2, or 4 milligrams (mg) of methylprednisolone.
(b) Sponsors. See sponsors Nos. 054771 and 069043 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
1) No. 069043 for use of 1- and 2-mg tablets.(
(2) No. 054771 for use of 1- and 4-mg tablets.
(c) Conditions of use in dogs and cats —
(1) Amount. 5 to 15 pounds (lbs): 2 mg; 15 to 40 lbs: 2 to 4 mg; 40 to 80 lbs: 4 to 8 mg. Administer total daily dose orally in equally divided doses 6 to 10 hours apart until response is noted or 7 days have elapsed.
(2) Indications for use. As an anti-inflammatory agent.
(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
[78 FR 28824, May 20, 2014, as amended at 83 FR 48946, Sept. 28, 2018; 89 FR 14410, Feb. 27, 2024]